Building Teams and Leading Effectively

What is the primary goal of team building in a business environment?

• To increase competition among team members

• To improve collaboration and communication

• To reduce the number of team members

• To focus solely on individual achievements

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective leader?

• Authoritarianism

• Indecisiveness

• Empathy

• Selfishness

What is the role of a leader in conflict resolution within a team?

• To ignore the conflict

• To take sides

• To facilitate open communication and find a resolution

• To dismiss the conflicting team members

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of team building activities?

• Improved team morale

• Increased stress levels

• Enhanced problem-solving skills

• Better communication

What is the term for a leadership style that involves making decisions without consulting the team?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational

Which of the following is an example of a team building activity?

• Individual performance reviews

• Group brainstorming sessions

• Solo project assignments

• Personal goal setting

What is the primary focus of transformational leadership?

• Maintaining the status quo

• Encouraging innovation and change

• Enforcing strict rules

• Minimising team interaction

Which of the following is a common barrier to effective team building?

• Clear communication

• Trust among team members

• Lack of defined roles

• Shared goals

What is the purpose of setting SMART goals in a team?

• To create vague objectives

• To ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound

• To focus on individual achievements

• To avoid accountability

Which leadership style is characterised by a hands-off approach, allowing team members to make decisions?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational